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United Airlines does it again, kicks couple off en route to their wedding

United Airlines does it again, kicks couple off en route to their wedding

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Michael Hohl and Amber Maxwell were kicked off their United flight as they were headed from Houston to Costa Rica for their wedding.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

10 stocks that FPIs bought and sold the most

10 stocks that FPIs bought and sold the most

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The FPI holding in India's top 100 companies, which are part of the Nifty 100 index, declined to 24.23 per cent on average at the end of March this year, from a high of 27.5 per cent at the end of March 2021. This is the lowest FPI holdings in India's top listed companies in at least three years. A general sell-off by FPIs has weighed on stock prices and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex is down 8.5 per cent, from its 52-week high made in October 2021. Most analysts expect FPI flows to remain weak in FY23 as well, given rising bond yields in the US and an expected earnings slowdown in India due to high inflation and commodity prices.

Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using electricity produced while driving, ensuring that the user can complete their journey seamlessly, using the e-scooter to reach their final destination after parking the vehicle.

What if kirana shops run out of stock?

What if kirana shops run out of stock?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'90 per cent of the food and grocery business is still with the kiranas.' 'If kiranas are not allowed to operate, it becomes a serious issue.'

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Kamra allegedly heckled Goswami, the editor of Republic TV, on IndiGo's Mumbai-Lucknow (6E5317) flight on Tuesday.

Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost

Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country's largest car maker, has initiated a service campaign to inspect a probable fault and replace a part of the clutch operation system in the Ciaz, its mid-size sedan.

India invites France to 'open shops' for railway projects

India invites France to 'open shops' for railway projects

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The government on Monday invited France to "open shops" in the country to execute Railway projects and sought co-operation in areas of safety, customer service and high-speed train service.

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations from April 2016, talks to Ajay Modi on Delhi diesel car ban and DeMo.

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus cases hits them hard.

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'The JF-17 is the aircraft of today and the Tejas is the aircraft of tomorrow.'

Pension scheme picks up steam

Pension scheme picks up steam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

After a lacklustre start, the New Pension Scheme, a safety net thrown open to all citizens of the country in May this year, is slowly picking up with as many as 843 customers joining it in the first two and a half months.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

Xiaomi stores cover up with 'Made in India' banners

Xiaomi stores cover up with 'Made in India' banners

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has begun covering its retail store branding with white 'Made in India' logo amid fears of vandalism at outlets against the backdrop of Sino-India border tension, the All India Mobile Retailers Association said. The association had written to Chinese mobile brands to highlight the threat of vandalism at offline stores by people amid calls for boycotting Chinese products in certain sections.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Investments are at risk if operators are unable to resolve concerns of authorities and customers after the rape accusation.

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be relegated to the garbage heap by new players, says Indrajit Gupta

US flight attendant forced Muslim women to escort off plane for 'staring'

US flight attendant forced Muslim women to escort off plane for 'staring'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

In a shocking incident, two Muslim women were escorted off of a plane by the police after a cabin crew member accused them of "staring" at her.

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip's top executives Deep kalra and Rajesh Magow have decided to draw 'zero salary' from April 2020, while the rest of its leadership team will take a reduction of around 50 per cent in their compensation amid the covid-19 outbreak. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and its group CEO Rajesh Magow have decided to take 'zero salary' from April 2020 as the company plans to undertake multiple "tough measures" to keep overall expenses at a minimum amid the covid-19 outbreak.

General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The company said it will inspect and if necessary, replace the clutch pedal lever.

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rather than going through the tedious, hit-or-miss process of physically designing hull forms and superstructures for warships and then determining how visible they are to radar, the company will simulate this process on supercomputers.

EcoSport: A stunning SUV priced under Rs 10 lakh

EcoSport: A stunning SUV priced under Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Ford EcoSport, the most awaited launch of 2013 is here. Ford has announced the rolling out of the vehicle in mid June 2013.

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The whole of Italy, a country of some 60 million people, was placed under quarantine as the government stepped up efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 10,000 people.

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack

Honda recalls 1.9 lakh cars in India

Honda recalls 1.9 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Millions of vehicles have been recalled across the globe due to defective safety airbag manufactured by Japan's Takata Corp.

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The S 400 has a 3-litre, V6 petrol engine with a maximum torque of 480Nm and power of 324bhp.

Coronavirus: Chinese wrestlers denied visas for Asian C'Ships in Delhi

Coronavirus: Chinese wrestlers denied visas for Asian C'Ships in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

China's wrestlers will not be taking part in the Asian Championships beginning in New Delhi on Tuesday as they have not been granted visas by the government due to the novel coronavirus outbreak there, a top official of the national federation said on Monday. Wrestling Federation of India assistant secretary Vinod Tomar said that the government has denied visas to the 40-strong Chinese contingent.

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Rita Mozumdar argues small vehicles have not passed the frontal impact test as required under the law

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Homegrown start-ups like UrbanClap and AtHomeDiva will now have to compete with the global e-commerce giant. Anita Babu reports.

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Safety and security are important factors when it comes to looking for lodging and accommodation, says Sagar Panchal.

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The guidance is certain to cause severe anxiety and uncertainty for the hundreds of thousands of international students who are studying in the country and for those who were preparing to arrive in the US to begin their education when the new academic session begins in September.

MRTPC notice to Daimler in compensation case

MRTPC notice to Daimler in compensation case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The notice was issued on a plea by Dinesh Kumar Mittal, director of Indore-based Amit Securities, alleging the company cheated and induced its customers to purchase its Mercedes S-Class model.

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The car is expected to hit the road on October 23 and is being launched as Hyundai celebrates two decades in the country. Industry sources say that it will be priced at Rs 3,70,000 to stay competitive with its biggest competitors, Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

Branding missteps dog Uber

Branding missteps dog Uber

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Reports suggest that the police were unable to find any contact of the company's office and had to take a Uber cab to reach the company's training centre in Gurgaon, giving credence to the perception that Uber has grown too much too soon.

Boeing plans to approach Tata-Singapore Airlines

Boeing plans to approach Tata-Singapore Airlines

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Eyeing potential business opportunity, Boeing Corporation is planning to approach the proposed Tata-Singapore Airlines.

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'In the current scenario e-commerce delivery is flourishing, driving demand.'